<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[McDonaldforAssembly]]></title><description><![CDATA[McDonaldforAssembly]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:47:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[John McDonald, Candidate for State Assembly, discusses the issues with News10]]></title><description><![CDATA[https://www.news10.com/news/candidate-for-state-assembly-discusses-the-issues-with-news10-3/]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/john-mcdonald-candidate-for-state-assembly-discusses-the-issues-with-news10</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f86f7f27d910c0017af530a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662003_8f39e669c9ba44008aed9d99f23e7bc5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_731,h_489,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Endorses Assemblymember John McDonald]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am honored to have the endorsement of City of Albany Mayor, Kathy Sheehan. Kathy and I have worked together for years on projects...]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/albany-mayor-kathy-sheehan-endorses-assemblymember-john-mcdonald</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ee922020b925b0018a5146e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:50:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/662003_49a53950fca142cf95dace0eb8290173/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Times Union Endorses Assemblymember John McDonald]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am pleased to announce that I have received the endorsement of the Times Union. You can read the full editorial piece here.]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/times-union-endorses-assemblymember-john-mcdonald</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ee921c449647f00172d856e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:48:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662003_63da04288f8d4c12a4027e9888fa17ff~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_200,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albany County Legislator Sean Ward Endorses Assemblymember John McDonald]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am honored to have the endorsement of Albany County Legislator, Sean Ward. Sean and I have worked together throughout the years on many...]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/albany-county-legislator-sean-ward-endorses-assemblymember-john-mcdonald</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ee78694f26a3b001732d792</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2020 14:35:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/662003_0f023b1f9fa845f5b7ded031ff9284fa/360p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement Announcing the Passage of Legislation to Protect Public Health and Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senator Neil Breslin and Assemblymember John McDonald Announce the Passage of Legislation to Prohibit the Incineration of Firefighting...]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/statement-announcing-the-passage-of-legislation-to-to-protect-public-health-and-safety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ee257628c2bbb0017b41352</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:14:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662003_c2031dbb0bbd49f5831f9ae89ab0318c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_510,h_271,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congressman Paul Tonko Endorses Assemblymember John McDonald]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am honored to have the endorsement of Congressman Paul Tonko who is an incredible leader for our community in Congress. I have...]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/congressman-paul-tonko-endorses-assemblymember-john-mcdonald</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ee117712fc66b00178bb933</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/662003_30eb3daeb36f45238fe59e5369779ca0/360p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Update: June 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outdoor Graduation Ceremonies Governor Cuomo announced outdoor, socially distanced graduations of up to 150 people will be allowed...]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/covid-19-update-june-8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ee115a57ee6de00179c4d17</guid><category><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662003_286bda65fbab41d395802fe33b345aff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_618,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Update: June 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[In-Person Special Education Programs to Resume Governor Cuomo has issued an Executive Order allowing necessary in-person special...]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/covid-19-update-june-6</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ee1156edebf400017c4d2a2</guid><category><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662003_7dc00ab77a9d499085c85aba2a4a82e9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rev. David Trayman of New Horizons Christian Church Endorses Assemblymember John McDonald]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am honored to have the endorsement of Pastor David Traynham who is an incredible community leader. He works constantly to develop...]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/rev-david-trayman-of-new-horizons-christian-church-endorses-assemblymember-john-mcdonald</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ee1167fd5aa850017558905</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/662003_0ea1578040f548a6b548cba42bbdcc4f/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Update: June 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capital Region to Enter into Phase 2 The Capital Region is set to enter Phase 2 of re-opening tomorrow, June 3rd. If your business is...]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/covid-19-update-june-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ee115250297630017e9703f</guid><category><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662003_a800bd1f6e2e4e5eb2dd81fe2db5c814~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_618,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement on violent protests in Albany]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a white man, I am in no position to tell any person of color how you should handle your justifiable anger and outrage. The death of...]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/statement-regarding-riots-in-albany</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ed3f4714e809900170fe160</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2020 18:18:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Update: May 31]]></title><description><![CDATA[COVID-19 Relief Legislation The Assembly returned to session this week to pass vital legislation that will help New Yorkers during this...]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/covid-19-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ed3fde1ebe82900179f77b1</guid><category><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662003_8528a2630f3348ada2961bb3961a1d95~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_618,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statement on the death of George Floyd]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” --Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. No words were ever more true...]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/statement-on-the-on-the-death-of-george-floyd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ed3f3ffa19f9e0017db8022</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candidates Forum: Thursday, June 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Please join me this Thursday, June 4, 2020, as I participate in the League of Women Voters of Albany County and the Council of Albany...]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/candidates-forum-thursday-june-4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ed3f5d43241f900179a6cb8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a27d24_4086bee7cb034182ad8f855646220df3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_335,h_163,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Patrick Madden of Troy Endorses Assemblymember John McDonald]]></title><description><![CDATA[Working with Mayor Madden over the last five years to address the needs of the Collar City has been an honor. I want to take this moment...]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/mayor-patrick-madden-of-troy-endorses-assemblymemberjohn-mcdonald</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ed3f7ef9e95ef001746cce9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/662003_b5d4ed80473e42a491b7229ed9220797/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawn and window signs now available]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawn and window signs are in! If you are interested in getting a McDonald for Assembly lawn or window sign for your propertyplease sign...]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/lawn-and-window-sign-available</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ed3f76ca19f9e0017db8864</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662003_b6111cd14c2f4486be90400123276ad1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_259,h_194,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Update: May 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Return to Legislative Session This week the NYS Legislature will return to session to vote on important legislation that will help in the...]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/covid-19-update-may-27-2020</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ed3ff3a4089b100175d08ed</guid><category><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662003_33135f2398174842971c47c3ab589f7b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albany County Legislator Carolyn McLaughlin Endorses Assemblymember John McDonald]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2012, Carolyn and I were both running in the Democratic primary for the 108th Assembly District. In the eight years since that...]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/albany-county-legislator-carolyn-mclaughlin-endorses-assemblymember-john-mcdonald</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ed3f954a19f9e0017db8cde</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/662003_39118596549d4baeb819c4907149141e/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Update: May 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales Tax Deadline Extension Governor Cuomo announcedthe state is extending sales tax interest and penalty relief through June 22, 2020....]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/covid-19-update-may-22-2020</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ed3ffa52816eb0017319a7e</guid><category><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662003_350bf234e7914aa09ef8be90f424b345~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_618,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[COVID-19 Update: May 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capital Region to open in Phase 1 TODAY Governor Cuomoannounced yesterdaythat the Capital Region will be able to enter phase 1 of...]]></description><link>https://www.mcdonaldforassembly.com/post/covid-19-update-may-20-2020</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ed4001e91299200175b65fa</guid><category><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/662003_eb54e507ad304969bc8cfec83f0a1b9a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>tessgalarneau</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>